Gentle treatment, even on sensitive body areas Cordless operation for maximum freedom and flexibility Long-lasting battery for complete body treatment No replacement parts needed, no hidden costs How Philips’ Intense Pulsed Light technology works Hair growth Working principle General description...
(IPL). IPL is also used in the professional beauty market for hair removal and has been in use for the last fifteen years. Philips Lumea now brings you this innovative technology for safe and effective use in the comfort of your home.
No replacement parts needed, no hidden costs Philips Lumea is equipped with a high-performance lamp which does not require replacement. This lamp can generate over 100,000 flashes and should enable you to continuously maintain results for more than 5 years* while saving money on expensive replacement lamps.
ENGLISH Optimal hair removal cannot be obtained with a single session, since only hairs in the growing phase are susceptible to treatment with light. During a treatment, hairs on the treated area are usually in different stages of the hair growth cycle. To effectively treat all hairs you have to repeat the treatment every two weeks for a few times.
ENGLISH Warning This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
Never use the appliance in any of the cases mentioned in the section ‘Contraindications’. For whom is Philips Lumea NOT suitable? Philips Lumea is not designed for everyone. If any of the following is true for you, then this appliance is not suitable for you to use! Contraindications Never use the appliance if you are pregnant or breast feeding.
Note: This list is not exhaustive. If you are not sure whether you can use the appliance we advise you to consult a doctor. Electromagnetic fields (EMF) This Philips appliance complies with all applicable standards and regulations regarding exposure to electromagnetic fields.
Shave the areas you intend to treat as long as you still experience hair regrowth. Note: If your last depilation method involved removing hairs by the roots (e.g epilating, waxing etc.), wait until you notice significant hair regrowth before you use Philips Lumea. Do not use depilatory creams instead of shaving.
Setting the light intensity Philips Lumea is an appliance developed for consumer use at home and therefore not comparable with professional light-based appliances with respect to pain sensation. The pulses of light delivered by Philips Lumea are gentler than those from professional appliances and therefore you can expect a convenient and effective treatment.
Important To check whether Philips Lumea is suitable for you, see section ‘For whom is Philips Lumea not suitable?’. If your skin has been exposed to natural sunlight or an artificial tanning method, it may be darker than during the previous treatment. Check the table above to determine which settings are suitable for your skin colour.
Tanning with creams If you have used an artificial tanning lotion, wait until the artificial tan has fully disappeared before you use Philips Lumea. Note: For more details on unwanted skin reactions, see chapter ‘Using the appliance’, section ‘Possible side effects and skin reactions’.
Subsequent use Before every treatment, clean the attachment, the light exit window and the metallic frame inside the attachment of Philips Lumea. For more information see chapter ‘Cleaning and maintenance’. Press the on/off button to switch on the appliance.
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ENGLISH Press the safety ring fully onto the skin with slight pressure. Note: The safety ring has contact switches that together are the safety system of the appliance. This safety ring prevents unintentional flashing without skin contact. , The ‘ready to flash’ light on the back of the appliance lights up green when all contact switches of the safety ring are in contact with the skin and the device is charged.
ENGLISH Do not treat exactly the same area multiple times during one session. This does not improve the effectiveness of the treatment, but increases the risk of skin reactions. Note: The visible light produced by the appliance is the reflection of the flash on the skin and is harmless to your eyes.
‘Setting the light intensity’ to see which settings are suitable for your bikini area. In principle, Philips Lumea is safe and gentle enough for treatment of the entire bikini area (e.g. for ‘Brazilian’ or ‘Hollywood’ style). Use a lower setting on darker pigmented, more sensitive skin in the bikini area.
ENGLISH Maintenance phase To ensure that your skin stays smooth, we advise you to repeat the treatment every 4 to 8 weeks. The time between treatments may vary based on your individual hair regrowth and also across different body areas. If too many hairs grow back between treatments, simply shorten the treatment interval again, but do not treat any area more often than once every two weeks.
ENGLISH After use Do not apply any perfumed cosmetics to the areas treated immediately after treatment. Do not use deodorant immediately after treating the underarms. Wait until any skin redness has disappeared completely. See chapter ‘Preparing for use’, section ‘Tanning advice’ for information about sun exposure and artificial tanning.
ENGLISH Moisten the soft cloth supplied with the appliance with a few drops of water and use it to clean the following parts: - the light exit window - the outside surface of the attachment - the metallic frame inside the attachment Note: If water does not clean effectively, use a few drops of high-percentage alcohol to clean the parts mentioned above.
Dispose of the batteries at an official collection point for batteries. If you have trouble removing the batteries, you can also take the appliance to a Philips service centre. The staff of this centre will remove the batteries for you and will dispose of them in an environmentally safe way.
Cut the two wires one at a time to ensure that no mishaps due to possible residual charge occur. Guarantee and support If you need information or support, please visit www.philips.com/support or read the separate worldwide guarantee leaflet.
This chapter summarises the most common problems you could encounter with the appliance. If you are unable to solve the problem with the information below, visit www.philips.com/support for a list of frequently asked questions or contact the Consumer Care Centre in your country.
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Clean the safety ring carefully. If you are unable to clean dirty. the safety ring properly, contact the Consumer Care Centre in your country, your Philips dealer or a Philips service centre to replace the attachment. The ‘ready to flash’ light...
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Consumer glass is dirty. Care Centre in your country, your Philips dealer or a Philips service centre to replace the attachment. You have not If there are hairs on the area to be treated, these hairs shaved the area may get burnt when you use the appliance.
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ENGLISH Problem Possible cause Solution The treated areas Slight redness No action required. become red after the is harmless and treatment. normal and disappears quickly. The skin reaction after You have used Select a lower light intensity the next time. See chapter the treatment lasts longer a light intensity ‘Preparing for use’, section ‘Setting the light intensity.